Parvathi Kamprath
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Policy Research Intern
Institute of SDGs and Public Policy Research
Aligarh
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted qualitative analysis of policy texts, electoral data and historical materials to examine structural barriers facing marginalised communities in Indian politics
- Applied close reading of primary and secondary sources to trace how legal frameworks, cultural norms and economic conditions intersect developing skills in source criticism and historical argumentation
- Produced written research outputs including policy recommendations, gaining experience in communicating research findings clearly and accessibly
Research Intern
International Institute of Migration and Development
Kerala
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Contributed to the Kerala Migration Survey 2023 (Phase III), completing fieldwork across six First Stage Units
- Analyzed data for over 25 FSUs using qualitative and quantitative methods, enhancing understanding of large-scale empirical research
- Designed survey questionnaires and conducted literature reviews to identify research gaps
- Organized research data with KoboToolbox, Excel, and Zotero, improving efficiency in research data management and structured data collection
Community Development Intern
Adecom Network
Pondicherry
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded community workshops on human rights and civic engagement through theatre and discussions.
- Mobilised local advocacy to challenge discriminatory norms and foster more inclusive local governance.
- Created content for social media accounts related to community development initiatives
Online Tutor
Independent
Kerala
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Taught Political Science and History to 12 secondary school students through interactive online sessions.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Created supplementary resources to reinforce key concepts and skills in lessons.
- Fostered critical thinking and analytical skills by guiding students through discussions on political systems and historical events.
Education
Integrated Master of Arts(5 -Year) - History
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry, IndiaSkills
- Archival research
- Textual and policy document analysis
- Academic writing and critical analysis
- Digital & Research Tools : Voyant Tools, Impresso, Zotero, KoboToolbox, Excel
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Additional Academic Training
- Digital Humanities: Humanities Research in the Digital Age- Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership
- Qualitative Research Methods - University of Amsterdam
- Moral Foundations of Politics- Yale University
- Feminism and Social Justice - University of California, Santa Cruz
- Quantitative Methods and Basic Statistics- University of Amsterdam
Conference Presentations
- Does Hindsight Help or Harm History: Rethinking the Effects of Looking Back - School of Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University, 2024
- Women in War: Experiences, Struggles and Resilience - Department of Women Studies, Pondicherry University, 2023
- Gender, Domestic Labour, and Patriarchy: A Film Analysis of the Great Indian Kitchen - International Women's Day Conference, Navodaya Vayanasala, Kerala, 2022
- Asia-Europe Foundation(ASEF), Two-Week Online Conference Selected Participant, 2025
Awards and Honors
- Departmental Merit Scholarship, Pondicherry University: awarded to top-ranking students in the Department of History
- Best Written Work Award, Department of History, Pondicherry University (2024), recognised for the best essay on "Multiculturalism and Mauritius", supervised by Dr. Paokholal Haokip
Volunteer Experience
- National Service Scheme volunteer, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India
- United People Global (UPG) Sustainability Leader
Languages
- Malayalam: Native
- English: Fluent
- Hindi: Fluent
Timeline
Public Policy Research Intern
Institute of SDGs and Public Policy Research
08.2025 - 10.2025
Research Intern
International Institute of Migration and Development
06.2024 - 07.2024
Community Development Intern
Adecom Network
11.2023 - 12.2023
Online Tutor
Independent
05.2021 - 03.2022
Integrated Master of Arts(5 -Year) - History
Pondicherry University